How I Light Your Photos

Light that flatters you, whatever the weather. At every outdoor session I use my own lighting along with natural daylight.

Senior guy looking over shoulder standing beside water at Old Stone Church, West Boylston MA, no flash
Daylight only
Senior guy looking over shoulder standing beside water at Old Stone Church, West Boylston MA, with flash
With my lighting

I love combining artificial light with natural daylight to shape and balance a scene while keeping an organic, realistic look. Natural light is great for beautiful backdrops, but it can be unpredictable, often leaving deep shadows on faces or washing out the sky.

By adding subtle, professional studio lighting outdoors, I am able to soft-fill those shadows and balance the background. The result is rich color, clear detail, and flattering light on you, no matter what the weather is doing.

Behind the scenes photo of me photographing a senior guy using studio lighting to light him
My lighting setup at an outdoor session

See the sessions: seniors, families, headshots and events. More answers are on the Questions and Answers page.

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